IEP and 504 Plan Essential Information For students applying to college with an IEP or 504 Plan, it is important to understand how to best navigate the admission process. We will help you discover the basics of an IEP and 504 Plan, expectations in college, and what do expect once you begin your college tenure….
College Guide for Homeschooled Students As the number of parents and guardians elect to homeschool their children, it is important to think about the implications on college admissions. Recent surveys indicate there are over 2.3 million home-educated children in the United States and is now a viable, legal option in all fifty states. In this…
Proper Preparation for the TOEFL In this article we will break down the steps to successfully prepare for the TOEFL English proficiency test, what the scores mean, and along with free resources to help you with the exam. Let’s get started! What is the TOEFL? The TOEFL is a required test for any prospective college…
College Guide for Students with Disabilities In the not-so-distant past, a prospective college student with a disability would have very limited opportunities to access the myriad higher education options to other students. Fortunately, there have been marked strides made with adaptive technology and legislative advances to support college students with a variety of disabilities. From…
College Resources for Visually Impaired Students Students who are visually impaired or blind, face unique challenges that other students may not even consider. There will be obvious barriers and obstacles for the visually impaired student but earning a degree is certainly possible. Many organizations, schools, and associations have put together substantive resources to help visually…
Creating a College Budget that Works If you are not sure where to start when building a budget for college, you are not alone. Managing finances while in college can be a life stress yet with proper planning and an eye for detail you can effectively create a workable budget. Below you will find a…
Refining Your Time Management Skills Before College If you have ever felt like there are simply not enough hours in the day, you are not alone. While the root cause of this feeling will vary from person to person, it is vital to understand what drives this emotional tide for you. Understanding Time Management Let…
Effectively Managing Stress in College We will start this guide taking the time to understand the components that make up stress, addressing the various types of stress, and moving on to solutions to help minimize stress in your life. Taken together, you will be able to process the origins of stress and how to develop…
Leveraging College to Change Careers The decision to change careers can be a truly agonizing one. With the questions we receive from people around the country, we were inspired to gather a handful of pointed questions on this topic. Our goal is that this article will help instigate a meaningful conversation about utilizing education to…
Using College to Add Skills to Your Toolbox Deciding whether or not to go back to college can be a multi-faceted decision for young students as well as working adults. The complexities that can sway your decision to attend college can range from balancing family life, work, volunteer duties, and community obligations. Personal obligations and…